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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.77, 4,450.56 and 1,120.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.77, 4,450.56 and 1,120.24 is: 1,680.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.77 : 4,450.56 = 1,120.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.77/4,450.56 = 1,120.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.77x = 4,450.56 × 1,120.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.77x = 4,985,695.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,985,695.33/2,966.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,680.51

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